CWST Casella Waste Systems, Inc.

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Casella Waste Systems (CWST) recently featured at the 18th Annual Boston C-Level Technology Leadership Summit, where Chief Transformation Officer Keith S. Landau presented on how technology and process change intersect with the company’s solid waste operations. For investors watching the ticker, Casella Waste Systems’ share price has eased back to US$85.76, with the 30-day share price return down 6.79% and the year-to-date share price return down 13.07%, while the 3-year total shareholder...

Casella Waste Systems has seen its share price fall this year, which puts fresh attention on a simple question for investors. Is the current US$85.76 price tag properly backed by the cash the business can generate over time, or has the market moved ahead of the underlying cash flows? The stock is down 13.1% year to date, which puts recent sentiment at odds with the longer term track record and invites a closer look at what the current price assumes about future cash generation. The company...

Casella Waste Systems trades at $89.06 and has moved in lockstep with the market. Its shares have returned 14.2% over the last six months while the S&P 500 has gained 16.4%.

The insider sold 1,100 shares but still holds 13,641 shares.

Expensive stocks often command premium valuations because the market thinks their business models are exceptional. However, the downside is that high expectations are already baked into their prices, leaving little room for error if they stumble even slightly.

On August 6, Casella Waste Systems (NASDAQ:CWST) reported second-quarter revenue of $543.7 million, up 16.9% from a year earlier, alongside guidance that was raised on the top line and cut on the bottom line in the same release. Adjusted EBITDA jumped 12.5% to $123.2 million, but GAAP net income slid 27.6% to $3.8 million. That […]

The deal aims to strengthen Casella’s transfer and disposal network in the state. Waste Reduction, Recycling & Transfer plans to expand capacity at its Hanover Township transfer station.

Baron Capital, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor letter for the “Baron Small Cap Fund.” Baron Small Cap Fund gained 12.57% (Institutional Shares) in the second quarter, trailing the Russell 2000 Growth Index’s 25.71% return. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. U.S. equities rebounded sharply after March’s selloff related to […]

Clairvest Group Inc (TSX:CVG) reports robust fiscal 2026 results with a 14% annualized decade-long book value growth, despite a significant setback in its India gaming investment.

Casella Waste Systems delivered better-than-expected results in Q2, supported by robust pricing execution, higher landfill volumes, and ongoing acquisition activity. Management attributed revenue growth to higher prices in both collection and disposal segments, as well as an 8.4% increase in landfill volume. CEO Ned Coletta emphasized that the company’s operating model, use of dynamic fuel recovery fees, and continued focus on efficiency and customer service helped offset rising fuel costs. Inve

Revenue hit $543.7 million as acquisitions and pricing gains offset fuel headwinds.

Casella Waste Systems (CWST) is back in focus after updating its 2026 guidance and detailing an active acquisition program, including five deals year to date and a pipeline of smaller tuck in targets. See our latest analysis for Casella Waste Systems. The latest acquisition update and revised 2026 guidance come after a mixed period for Casella Waste Systems, with the share price at $92.52, a 90 day share price return of 9.74% but a 1 year total shareholder return that declined 7.16%,...

A busy second quarter in which approximately $2 billion worth of transactions closed contributed to a torrid deal pace. Executives discussed additional spending plans as the year continues.

Waste management company Casella (NASDAQ:CWST) reported Q2 CY2026 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 16.9% year on year to $543.7 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.1 billion at the midpoint came in 1.3% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.40 per share was 36.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Casella Waste Systems Inc (CWST) reports 16.9% revenue growth and robust landfill volumes, while navigating fuel cost headwinds and acquisition integration.

Casella Waste Systems (NASDAQ:CWST) reported second-quarter revenue growth of 16.9% as acquisitions, pricing gains and higher landfill volumes supported results, while the company raised its full-year revenue outlook and reaffirmed its adjusted EBITDA and cash-flow guidance. Revenue for the quarter

Moby summary of Casella Waste Systems, Inc.'s Q2 2026 earnings call

Waste management company Casella (NASDAQ:CWST) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 16.9% year on year to $543.7 million. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.1 billion at the midpoint came in 1.3% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.40 per share was 36.1% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

Casella (CWST) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +48.15% and +1.57%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

The Russell 2000 (^RUT) is home to many small-cap stocks, offering investors the chance to uncover hidden gems before the broader market catches on. However, these companies often come with higher volatility and risk, as their smaller size makes them more vulnerable to economic downturns.

Waste Management is delivering on profits but trimming its sales forecast, and on its latest call, analysts zeroed in on that contradiction.

Casella (CWST) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

Casella Waste Systems stock has delivered a 54.0% gain over the past five years, yet its valuation picture is split, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate pointing to meaningful upside while market multiples and a low overall value score suggest the shares are already pricing in a lot of optimism. Over the last five years, Casella Waste Systems has returned 54.0%, which puts the current share price into sharper focus for anyone thinking about what is already priced in. Upcoming...

Investors looking for hidden gems should keep an eye on small-cap stocks because they’re frequently overlooked by Wall Street. Many opportunities exist in this part of the market, but it is also a high-risk, high-reward environment due to the lack of reliable analyst price targets.

Casella (CWST) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.